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Patent GB-2120256-A (GB)
Title: Novel peptides
Inventor: LOW TERESA L K
IPC: C07K5/00
Filed: 1983-05-13
Abstract: Peptides of the formula  R<1>-Gly-Glu-Ser-R<2> I  wherein R<1> represents Q, Q'-Ala, Q'-Gln-Ala-, Q-Lys-Gln-Ala, Q-Glu-Lys-Gln-Ala-, Q- Gln-Glu-Lys-Gln-Ala-, Q-Glu-Gln-Glu- Lys-Gln-Ala-, Q'-Ile-Glu-Gln-Glu-Lys- Gln-Ala-, Q-Thr-Ile-Glu-Gln-Glu-Lys- Gln-Ala-, Q-Glu-The-Ile-Glu-Gln-Glu- Lys-Gln-Ala-, or Q-Gln-Sar-; Q represents H or acyl; Q' represents H or acyl with the proviso that it represents acyl when R<2> is hydroxy; R<2> represents -OH, -A-C or -A-B-C; A represents Asp or Asn, B represents Glu-Ile-Thr and C represents Ala-Lys-Thr-OH, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof, are useful as agents deploying activity in the regulation, differentiation and function of T-cells.
Patent GB-2143510-A (GB)
Title: Bulk reception hopper
Inventor: RODGER-BROWN DONALD
IPC: B65G67/24
Filed: 1983-07-20
Abstract: A bulk reception hopper for crops, having side walls 5 and an open end for a vehicle to enter the hopper, and in which the side walls 5 are associated with somewhat elevated runways 7 for supporting the vehicle in proximity to a base run of a conveyor 1 forming part of the floor of the hopper, whereby the vehicle may be progressively discharged while being driven out of the hopper, has the side walls 5 of the hopper pivoted so as to be tiltable to the position shown in broken lines so as to direct the discharged crop by gravity towards the base run of the conveyor 1, whereby the vehicle supporting runways 7 are cleared of crop. The runways 7 are supported by substructures 8, and they may be extended to provide fixed ramps for access to the runways 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128627-A (GB)
Title: Mild cleaning composition
Inventor: LE FOYER DE COSTIL CAROLE
IPC: C11D1/825
Filed: 1983-10-10
Abstract: A mild cleaning composition for the hair and skin is described which contains, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one non-ionic surface-active agent (I) chosen from amongst:     (i) the glucoside alkyl ethers corresponding to the formula:   <IMAGE> in which R denotes an alkyl radical having 8 to 10 carbon atoms and n is equal to 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;   (ii) oxyethyleneated methylglucoside dioleate; and (iii) alkyl polyglycosides or hydroxyalkylpolyglycosides containing an alkyl radical having 11 to 18 carbon atoms, and between 3 and 25 glycoside units, or mixtures thereof; and at least one non-ionic polymer chosen from amongst:     (i) alkylcelluloses;   (ii) polyhydroxyalkylcelluloses;   (iii) poly- beta -alanines; and   (iv) polyvinylpyrrolidone; or mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-2128641-A (GB)
Title: Gas operated smoothing iron
Inventor: FRECKLETON HOWARD OSMOND
IPC: D06F75/02
Filed: 1983-10-19
Abstract: A smoothing iron has a body structure with a handle (5) and a baseplate (36), a gas burner (44), for heating the baseplate (36), and a tank (8) to contain gas, for fuelling the burner (44), maintained under pressure in liquid form, for example liquefied butane or propane gas. In a preferred form, the body structure has a first portion (1) with the handle (5) and tank (8), and a second portion (2) with the baseplate (36), those portions being air-spaced with the exception of connections (4) of very low heat-conductive capacity. The handle (5) and tank (8) are advantageously integrally moulded of plastics material. A flow restrictor and thermostat may be provided for temperature control and fuel may be electrically ignited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151763-A (GB)
Title: Luminaire with improved illumination of a visual task field
Inventor: BRASS JOHN ROBERT
IPC: F21V17/16
Filed: 1983-12-19
Abstract: A luminaire comprises a high intensity light source 18 for emitting a spherical light pattern, a redirection module 12 for converting the spherical light pattern into a radial light pattern, and a reflector module 14 for reflecting the radial light pattern into a controlled and substantially uniform light pattern onto a visual task field. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134141-A (GB)
Title: Control signal transmission between control devices in washing or rinsing apparatus
Inventor: KOCH THOMAS
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 1983-12-22
Abstract: A combination of an automatically controlled washing or rinsing machine (1) and a metering device (2), which is positionable alongside the machine, are coupled together through a multiple control signal connection, the machine and metering device together being suitable for the performance of washing or rinsing operations with the use of liquid washing or rinsing agents held ready in supply containers for several washing operations. The control signal connection is produced by an optical conductor cable (18), which is coupled at its ends (19, 20) through coding circuits (9, 10) with control devices (7, 8) of the machine (1) and the metering device (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152802-A (GB)
Title: Automatic water heater
Inventor: WARREN PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1984-01-19
Abstract: In an automatic water heater, for instance, a jug kettle, the electricity supply to the element (3) is controlled by a switch unit (4) which incorporates a heat-sensitive switch (9, 10) responsive to the temperature of steam conveyed from the inside of the container (1). The steam is conveyed to the switch unit (4) by a steam passage defined by a recess (21) in the handle (5) and the adjacent exterior surface of the container wall (6). This simple arrangement facilitates cleaning of the inside of the kettle. In an alternative embodiment (not shown) the steam passage may be contained wholly within the handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156418-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic door catch
Inventor: CHAMBERS LAURENCE ALFRED
IPC: E05C19/16
Filed: 1984-03-13
Abstract: A magnetic door catch includes a member for mounting to a door of an appliance, such as an oven, the member consisting of a housing 1 accommodating a permanent magnet 7 sandwiched between two pole pieces 8, 9 with portions 10 protruding from the top wall 2 of housing 1. The permanent magnet and pole pieces are pivotally retained within the housing 1 by means of a pin 11 and portions 10 are attracted magnetically to a striking plate 15 mounted to a door frame of the appliance. A spring 20 consists of a straight part 23, which is located parallel to, and urged against, door mount 13, 14 to retain the housing 1 within mount 13, 14, and a crook-slipped part 24, which extends over pivotting pin 11 so that its curved end 27 is urged against pin 11, to provide resilient movement of the pole pieces within housing 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189079-A (GB)
Title: Corner radar reflector
Inventor: JAMES BARRY JOHN
IPC: H01Q15/20
Filed: 1984-03-19
Abstract: A corner radar reflector for use as a decoy to attract active radar homing missiles away from an intended target, say a ship, includes an inflatable frame- work or cage formed of three similar intersecting hoops 1, 2, 3 lying orthogonal to one another, and housed within the cage, three square flexible radar reflective panels 10, 11, 12, attached at their corners to adjacent points on respective hoops and lying orthogonally to, and intersecting, one another to form eight corner reflectors. By this arrangement, the inflated reflector tends to float in a given attitude, namely that in which any three hoop intersections lie in a horizontal plane so that the corner reflectors can be positioned within the cage to give a high radar reflection at a chosen angle of elevation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137267-A (GB)
Title: Intermediate insulating course for the elastic bedding of permanent-way ballast
Inventor: KOHLER KARL-ALBERT DR
IPC: E01B2/00
Filed: 1984-03-30
Abstract: An intermediate insulating course (5) for the elastic bedding of permanent way ballast is so shaped at the factory that it can be installed on site without further processing. For this purpose, in the region of the bending place there is provided a zone (8) whose thickness (s) is less than that (T) of the remaining area. With correct installation, both the bed of the roadway and its sides are covered by the intermediate insulating course, a @ <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139070-A (GB)
Title: Animal foodstuffs
Inventor: GARSCADDEN BRYAN ANDREW
IPC: A23K10/33
Filed: 1984-04-19
Abstract: An animal foodstuff is made by mixing   (i) aqueous waste material(s) having a dry matter content of less than 15% by weight and for other material(s) having the flow characteristics of a liquid or slurry, the waste & other materials having nutritional value, and (ii) at least one absorbent material when ingested, and incorporating a source of acidifying micro-organisms in the mixture and, if necessary, adjusting the content of fermentable carbohydrate to enables ensilage to occur. The absorbent material prevents or substantially reduces effluent formation during transport and storage of the mixture.   The waste materials may be from the brewing industry and absorbent materials may include malt or barley dust, malt culms peat and vermiculite. The source of micro organisms may be brewers spent grains or unpasteurised whey. Protein- & carbohydrate-containing materials, such as yeast and molasses, can be added to the mixture.
Patent GB-2160369-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor
Inventor: TRELFORD ALAN
IPC: H01R39/39
Filed: 1984-05-11
Abstract: The brushes of an electric motor are housed in brush boxes (29) to which electrical connections are made by mechanically connecting the terminal portions (31) to leads (32) to terminal portions (30) of the boxes. To facilitate assembly of the motor and to reduce the risk of the leads (32) becoming detached, the brush boxes are mounted on a support member (24) in fixed relationship to the field assembly (23 etc.) of the motor and a cap (1) is fitted in the vicinity of the mechanical connections (30, 31) and prevents the terminal portions (31) of the leads (32) moving to break those connections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141932-A (GB)
Title: Pest control
Inventor: BLANK DR IZHAK
IPC: A01N25/18
Filed: 1984-06-21
Abstract: Compositions, for pest control by the disruption of the mating process of such pests, comprise a pheromone or a pheromone inhibitor in liquid or semi-liquid form, in a polymeric water-resistant matrix which provides UV protection, and which allows an adequate rate of diffusion of the active material over a prolonged period of time said composition being adapted to be applied to a solid support, which can be a part of a plant, such as leaves. A method of pest control in the field is based on the application of a plurality of spots of adequate size over a field, each such spot containing 2 to 10 mg of the active substance.
Patent GB-2161679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to signal jamming apparatuses for frequency division multiplex systems
Inventor: MANN DAVID
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 1984-07-06
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for jamming a signal, such as a satellite television signal, in a frequency division multiplex system, such as cable diffusion network. The apparatus comprises means, such as a notch filter 20, for alternately passing and attenuating signals in a particular band so as to jam reception of such signals. The notch filter is preferably controlled by a controllable oscillator 25 which oscillates at a frequency equal to a multiple of the television line frequency of the system. This causes the internal synchronisation circuits of a television receiver to lock erratically, since the incoming television signal is effectively multiplied by a square or rectangular wave. The picture therefore breaks up to such a degree that it is totally unusable. Entry of a correct code into decoder 43 disables the oscillator thereby damping the notch filter operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146430-A (GB)
Title: Gas contaminant sampling apparatus and method
Inventor: BRADLEY NORMAN
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 1984-08-31
Abstract: Monitoring for trace quantities of leaking particulate contaminants in air flow through a duct having inner wall (13) is effected by means of a continuously moving filter element carried by an endless conveyor (18), which extends across the duct within the confines of a casing (14) through a proportion of the air flow is drawn by a pump so that the air passes through the moving filter element. The accumulation of contaminants on the filter element is detected by a detector mounted in a liquid nitrogen-filled Dewar flask (33) or the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148449-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorber with fluid end stop
Inventor: MATTHEWMAN DAVID
IPC: F16F9/48
Filed: 1984-09-25
Abstract: The shock absorber comprises a first piston 4 which is slidable in a cylindrical housing 2, a second piston 9 which is slidable between a stop 11 and the end of the housing and fluid communication means 12, 15, 18 to permit a discharge flow of the throttling fluid contained in the cylindrical housing. Over the first part (21) of the stroke, the piston 4 moves at a rate determined by throttle 18 in the cylinder wall (or in the piston). At point 22, the piston 4 contacts the second piston 9 and movement of both pistons over the second part (23) of the stroke is controlled by the rate at which fluid can escape from the chamber 10 through orifice 12 in the second piston 9 (or around its periphery), and thus to the conduit 15. In Fig. 2 (not shown), the cylinder has a larger internal diameter for the second part of the stroke, the second piston has 2 flow paths (48, 60) across it, and the main piston has a pressure relief valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167665-A (GB)
Title: Platelet aggregation inhibitor for use in polymeric surgical devices
Inventor: BAMFORD CLEMENT HENRY
IPC: A61L33/00
Filed: 1984-12-04
Abstract: A polymeric surgical device such as a suture, ligating clip, catheter or artificial artery, has a platelet aggregation inhibitor, such as 5-(6-carboxyhexyl-1-(3-cyclohexyl-3-hydroxypropyl) hydantoin, associated therewith. The inhibitor may be coated onto the device or incorporated into the polymer.
Patent GB-2156113-A (GB)
Title: Microcomputer data processing systems permitting bus control by peripheral processing devices
Inventor: DEAN MARK EDWARD
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 1984-12-20
Abstract: A microcomputer system includes a main processor (1), a memory (3) and a direct memory access controller (DMA;4) effective to control direct data transfer between the memory and input<sub>/</sub>output devices on channels. Bus control for data transfer is switchable between the DMA and processor by a hold request/acknowledge handshaking sequence between the DMA and processor. A control line (27) from the channels is activated by a peripheral processing device on a channel when it wishes to gain control of the busses for data transfer. Logic means co-act with the handshaking sequence to determine which device gains control of the busses. This logic is responsive to the DMA address enable output (AEN), the hold acknowledge output of the main processor (HLDA) and the channel control line output (-MASTER). When all these are deactivated, control passes to the main processor, when AEN and HLDA only are activated, control passes to the DMA controller and, when all three are activated, control passes to the peripheral processing device.
Patent GB-2170980-A (GB)
Title: Ct scanner and detector therefor
Inventor: WEBB STEVE
IPC: A61B6/03
Filed: 1985-02-07
Abstract: A CT scanner comprises a rotatable gantry 1 carrying an X-ray source 3 which provides a fan-shaped beam of X-rays and an X-ray detector 10 which scans the X-ray intensity along a line in the plain of the beam. The gantry is rotatable about an axis A relative to a couch 2 which supports the patient under investigation.The X-ray detector 10 is of novel construction, comprising two concentric X-ray masks exposed around a scintillator tube; the two masks have helical X-ray transmissive apertures, the helices being of opposite senses so that rotation of the masks in opposite directions causes the exposed area of the scintillator tube to move along its length.
Patent GB-2153292-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the production of a window unit
Inventor: STRUNK HARALD
IPC: B60J1/10
Filed: 1985-02-18
Abstract: Apparatus for the production of a window unit comprises a mould to mould a plastics material frame about panes 27 even when these have a bent or curved surface. The pane 27 is held by contact surfaces of elastic abutments 28 adapted to the surface form of the pane. The pane edge projects into an encircling recess 25 into which synthetic plastic material is injected under high pressure. The recess 25 corresponds to the desired shape of synthetic plastic material frame, and is separated from the abutments 28 by ledges 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156867-A (GB)
Title: A device for positive thread delivery on textile machinery
Inventor: BARTH PETER
IPC: B65H51/22
Filed: 1985-03-29
Abstract: The thread delivery device includes a guide drum 15 with a thread bearing surface 26 which extends with continuous curvature from an inwardly tapering initial location 25 to an outwardly widening end region 27. The bearing surface 26 is provided, at least in the region of the initial location 25, with a friction- promoting covering, and the thread 23 is fed to the drum 15 by way of a rigid thread guide member 24 which is aligned with the initial location 25 of the guide drum 15 and is drawn off from the drum 15 by way of a thread guide member 28 which is likewise fixed in operation. When thread tension is lacking on the removal side, the thread looped around the guide drum 15 slips into the region of smaller drum diameter and is no longer co-moved by the guide drum 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158668-A (GB)
Title: Communications systems
Inventor: DICKINSON PETER HUGH
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 1985-05-07
Abstract: Described herein is a communication method for e.g. laser communication between an aircraft and a submarine. The signal is transmitted in the form of two slightly diverging beams, one of the beams being pulse modulated in accordance with the signal and the other bearing complementary modulation. The beams are transmitted so that one of the beams is at least more strongly incident on a receiver which can sense the modulation of the incident beam, whereas radiation eg scattered radiation, received at any other position tends to be formed from both beams, and the modulation of each beam in accordance with the signals is not apparent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175768-A (GB)
Title: Television camera far viewing high speed or transient events
Inventor: SWEETINGHAM MICHAEL LESLIE
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 1985-06-26
Abstract: A television camera arrangement includes a plurality of image sensors 9, 10 e.g. MOS semiconductor arrays each of which responds in turn to a flash of light gated by image intensifier 3, constituting an image of a viewed scene. Sensors 9, 10 are made responsive to alternate flashes of light and video signal outputs of the image sensors are combined 19 to produce a composite video signal containing contributions from all image sensors, so that it in effect corresponds to a television system operating at a higher frame rate. The arrangement is particularly suitable for viewing high speed or transient events, and for generating a video signal which is representative thereof. If a signal transmission path of sufficient bandwidth is available the video signal outputs of the image sensors may be transmitted separately and sequentially. More than two image sensors may be used (Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162291-A (GB)
Title: Low energy fuses
IPC: F42D1/04
Filed: 1985-07-05
Abstract: A low energy fuse which has a tubular casing that is deformed at at least one end and intermediate its ends to form valve formations. Each valve formation defines a valve that is normally substantially closed and which is opened, in use, by a shock wave. Wall material of the casing may be deformed by heated displaceable forming elements. The deformed wall portions may be fused or bonded together to form an hermetic seal, the fusion or bond being sufficiently weak to be ruptured by the shock wave. Instead the deformed wall portions may merely touch one another or may be spaced slightly apart to define an aperture which is substantially smaller than the cross-sectional area of the casing.
Patent GB-2165510-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for conveying and sorting items
Inventor: CANZIANI FRANCESCO
IPC: B65G47/46
Filed: 1985-09-30
Abstract: The apparatus consists of a plurality of conveyor carriages 5 that run along a fixed path consisting of a guide rail 1 formed by a pair of spaced, side-by-side, angle irons 2. The carriages 5 are provided with idle guide wheels 8, 10, and attached to at least one carriages 5 is an electric motor 11 that is fed with electric current from a source, through sliding contacts 16, from rods 17 arranged along the path, and which actuates driving wheels (15) to move the carriages 5 therealong in company with dragged carriages which may be coupled to the motor driven carriage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169100-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic cable for use at high voltage
Inventor: ATKINS ALAN DUNCAN
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1986-01-21
Abstract: A fibre optic cable 18 may be helically wound on to an overhead high voltage conductor 16, and has an electronically non-tracking outer jacket and is filled with protective material, or has a conductive outer jacket. The cable is guided off the conductor inside a conductive housing 21, and thence to earth potential along the inside of a non- tracking shedded or convoluted tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171409-A (GB)
Title: New pesticidal compound
Inventor: GOUGH STANLEY THOMAS DEREK
IPC: A01N57/20
Filed: 1986-02-20
Abstract: S,S-Di(tert-butyl) ethylphosphonodithioate is disclosed as well as its use as an insecticide and nematocide, e.g. in controlling corn rootworm.
Patent GB-2181820-A (GB)
Title: Butterfly valves
Inventor: BURTON PHILIP JOSEPH
IPC: F16K1/22
Filed: 1986-10-16
Abstract: In a butterfly valve in which the valve disc (6) is secured to a unitary operating shaft (10), in order to minimize the machining required to centralise the disc in the fluid flow channel, the axial position of the shaft is set by a retaining pin (18) which engages tangentially in an annular groove (21) provided in the shaft. The retaining pin is housed in a stepped through-bore (20) which is sealed at one end by a gasket (25) for a seal retaining ring (8) and at it other end, in use, by a pipe flange gasket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183157-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of cosmetic sticks
Inventor: CHOAT BRIAN DESIRE
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1986-11-19
Abstract: Gloss is imparted to a cosmetic stick e.g. lipsticks or lip salves by passing axially through an inwardly directed ring or curtain of heated air.
Patent GB-2187112-A (GB)
Title: Paper shredder
Inventor: SCHWELLING HERMANN
IPC: B02C18/00
Filed: 1987-02-25
Abstract: A paper shredder comprises a cupboard-like substructure (3), Fig. 2, supporting a shredder device (1) and tiltable-out paper deposit flaps (4) Fig. 3, at its front side. The flaps are carried by a frame (5) which is constructed as a door (7) pivotably mounted by way of hinges (8) at a lateral edge of the substructure. Even when the flaps (4) are filled with paper, the door can be fully opened for access to a waste paper collection receptacle within the substructure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192627-A (GB)
Title: Explosive
Inventor: MUNRO NEIL WILLIAM
IPC: C06B31/28
Filed: 1987-06-15
Abstract: The invention provides an ammonium nitrate/fuel oil (ANFO-type) explosive in which the ammonium nitrate comprises ammonium nitrate prills and ammonium nitrate powder. The prills form at least 30% by mass of the ammonium nitrate, the powder forms at least 20% by mass of the ammonium nitrate, and the average particle size of the prills is at least 5 times greater than the average particle size of the powder.
Patent GB-2192387-A (GB)
Title: Sealed cover or plug
Inventor: ANTINAHO LASSE
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 1987-06-16
Abstract: A sealed cover or plug comprises a body portion (1) and at least one dosing opening (2) to be closed by means of a closing flap (3) is made by compression moulding the body portion (1) and the closing flap (3) in one piece when the flap or flaps are in open position, the closing flap (3) is pressed into closed position and the closing flap is sealed to the body portion by melting the closing flap (3) and the body portion together along restricted areas (4). <IMAGE>